Title :
Dynamic plasma configuration of an inter-digitated thyristor
Author :
Ruhl, H.J. ; Wolley, E.D.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Co., Auburn, N.Y.
Abstract :
In order to maximize the dynamic characteristics such as frequency rating, turn-on time, and rate of rise of current rating in a thyristor, it is necessary to maximize the conductivity modulated are (plasma) at any given time. Interdigitation of the cathode and gate is a method by which the plasma can be spread more rapidly to the whole of the emitter area.
Keywords :
Conductors; Density measurement; Energy measurement; Microwave measurements; Plasma applications; Plasma density; Plasma measurements; Semiconductor devices; Thyristors;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1970 International
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1970.188336
